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I just got a sample of the new Nest Cocoa Woods from the 100pt perks - I don’t know how similar it will be but I love it. It’s woo
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I just got a sample of the new Nest Cocoa Woods from the 100pt perks - I don’t know how similar it will be but I love it. It’s woodsy and musky and a tiny bit sweet. If you can still get your hands on the point perk maybe it can’t hurt to give it a shot!

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Yes, love it--to me it's like a cross between Bulgari Omnia Crystalline & Gucci Envy (the discontinued Envy, not to be confused wi
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Yes, love it--to me it's like a cross between Bulgari Omnia Crystalline & Gucci Envy (the discontinued Envy, not to be confused with Envy Me, a different animal entirely). I'd say it's more of an evening fragrance, as was Gucci Envy, though Bulgari Omnia Crystalline can be worn day and night.

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Byredo Gypsy Water ($150/50mL, $230/100mL) is "...inspired by the glamorization of the Romany lifestyle with a scent reminiscent o
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Byredo Gypsy Water ($150/50mL, $230/100mL) is "...inspired by the glamorization of the Romany lifestyle with a scent reminiscent of fresh soil, deep forests, and campfires." To me, it initially smells of a crisp morning walking into the forest, but you still have a half mile left. Then the incense, pine, and vanilla start emerging as you get closer. At times, it smells like a lemon pound cake - but the earthy notes and incense keep it from being a full on gourmand. This is not completely literal in my opinion, you're not going to smell overly woody or foresty, but it gives off that vibe - not so much lush, green and mossy, but more like a forest at nighttime, it's cool and you can hear the bug sounds and see fireflies light up the forest floor with incense burning in the background. What I find interesting is this scent can feel urban and modern as well. Top notes: bergamot, lemon, pepper, juniper berries.Middle notes: incense, pine needles, orris.Base notes: amber, vanilla, sandalwood.Demeter has scents called Grass and Wet Garden ($18/30mL, $35/100mL). I have not tried them, but I'm ordering samples soon. I've heard they are linear and literal. My signature fresh, earthy scent is Diptyque Philosykos EDT ($95/50mL, $135/100mL) which is a celebration of the fig tree - Diptyque describes it as "...The memory of a Greek summer at Mount Pelion. To get to the sea, there was a natural grove of wild fig trees to cross through. The sun at its zenith heated the earth, the dry wind carried the scent of the trees and their fruit. Philosykos is an ode to the entire fig tree: the green freshness of the leaves, the density of the white wood, the milky flavour of the figs." The coconut in the heart emulates the milky fig fruit, adding just the perfect amount of sweetness to the green and woody scent. This doesn't smell like a forest, but it is worth mentioning, as it opens with a green, almost freshly mowed grass note, and develops into a beautiful, woody scent. Raw materials: fig leaves, fig tree sap, fig tree woodOlfactory accident: black pepper I like Commodity Moss ($105/100mL), just be sure to try it on before hand. It dried down weird on my skin - but it's definitely one I would purchase if it bode well with my chemistry. Sephora describes it, "...This crisp aroma captures the balance between fresh, cool greens, and musky earth undertones. Mother Nature would be proud. Moss is a crisp and earthy scent that is loved by both men and women." Key Notes:Oak Moss, Cedarwood, Petitgrain

Hi guys! Are you looking for a great present for the man in your life or a new cologne for yourself!? Well if you are Armani Code
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Hi guys! Are you looking for a great present for the man in your life or a new cologne for yourself!? Well if you are Armani Code Colonia is honestly amazing. It's scent is beyond enticing. I would love to bury my face in my boyfriend's chest with this sprayed on him. It's so delicious and classy. It's not overpowering like other scents. I feel like the combination of underlying citrus notes and the warmth of the woody, amber and tonka bring out a relaxing, high quality sexy vibe. I would definitely buy this cologne for my man. It lasts all day but is a light really nice experience. I couldn't be more excited to share this with him when he comes back from deployment. I received this product complimentary from Armani Beauty for sampling purposes last week, and I feel so lucky I had the opportunity to try this out! I'd definitively recommend going to sample this at Sephora to see if you like it, because oh my! I'm in love! Xo

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Do you guys have samples? My nearest Sephora is 60 miles away, one way. It would be nice to test out your fragrances to choose th
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Do you guys have samples? My nearest Sephora is 60 miles away, one way. It would be nice to test out your fragrances to choose the right one. And, no, returns are a pain, I'd never buy a whole bottle of anything just to sample.